TY - BOOK ID - 8433287 TI - Testing treatments : better research for better healthcare AU - Evans, Imogen. AU - Thornton, Hazel. AU - Chalmers, Iain. PY - 2011 SN - 1905177488 1780662807 PB - London : Pinter & Martin Ltd, DB - UniCat KW - Science KW - Medicine KW - Natural Science Disciplines KW - Health Occupations KW - Disciplines and Occupations KW - Clinical Medicine KW - Research KW - Health & Biological Sciences KW - Medical Research UR - http://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:8433287 AB - How do we know whether a particular treatment really works? How reliable is the evidence? And how do we ensure that research into medical treatments best meets the needs of patients? These are just a few of the questions addressed in a lively and informative way in Testing Treatments. Brimming with vivid examples, Testing Treatments will inspire both patients and professionals. Building on the success of the first edition, Testing Treatments has now been extensively revised and updated. The second edition includes a thought-provoking chapter on screening, explaining why early diagnosis is no ER -